I recorded this video to be shown at my church yesterday and I also wanted to share it all with you. Disclaimer: You'll see me twitch and jerk a lot, this isn't something I can help, it's a symptom of my cancer and medications. You'll also notice my face is swollen, this is also something that is a side effect of the medications.
I hate funerals. I always have. I hate the sadness. I hate seeing the deceased in a casket. I hate the funeral home smell. But the thing I hate most is the fake. The way that a ton of people show up that probably rarely contacted the person while they were alive and they show up at their funeral. They were too late. Don't get me wrong, the support provided to the family is wonderful but for the deceased person they were too late. People say how great and how wonderful and kind and all kinds of other nice things about the deceased that might not be true... when they were alive people would say things like so-and-so is so mean or selfish, etc. On the flip side, people say what the deceased meant to them, what they loved about them and many other beautiful things. Many times these people wished they could of told the person these things when they were alive. Recently, one of my best friends, Joy, did just this. She wrote me a beautiful letter about how much I meant to her, how thankful she was for me and how much she loved me. She came over and brought this precious letter and she read it to me out loud. She told me she didn't want to wait until I was dead to say how much I meant to her and how hard it was to just write the letter. She could of just given it to me to read later on my own but she didn't. She read it out loud to me, both of us crying like babies. It was such a special moment that I won't forget and will always treasure. So I urge you, to tell people what they mean to you now. Before it's too late. I recorded this video to be shown at my church yesterday and I also wanted to share it all with you. Disclaimer: You'll see me twitch and jerk a lot, this isn't something I can help, it's a symptom of my cancer and medications. You'll also notice my face is swollen, this is also something that is a side effect of the medications. If you have not asked God to be the Lord and Savior of your life, please do. All you need to do is ask God to forgive you for your sins and to put your faith and trust in Him. Nothing you have done is beyond forgiveness - Jesus died so that you can have life. He is the one and only way to get to heaven. He loves you. If you have any questions or would like to be saved, please contact me or someone else you know that is saved and they will love to tell you how.
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Mom
3/2/2015 06:16:49 am
Thank you for expressing so well what so many people need to hear. I can not tell you (even though I am) how blessed I am to get to love on you everyday.
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Joy Miller
3/2/2015 06:32:23 am
Awe!!! This post made tears flow down my cheeks. I love you tons and am so proud of the woman you have become. I pray that God uses this video and blog to reach people for the Lord.
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Amber Albert
3/2/2015 07:00:32 am
Kayli,
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Christy Maurer
3/2/2015 07:05:19 am
Kayli, You are such a blessing and God has used and IS using you in a mighty way. I am so privileged to know you and your family. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
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Kelly Magyar
3/2/2015 07:25:00 am
Kayli, what an amazing person you are! We are so proud to know you. What you said was powerful and touched my heart. Hugs and Prayers.
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Mindy Lowe
3/2/2015 07:42:38 am
Great message, Kayli. I'm sure I'm not the only one who thought you looked beautiful in your video!
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Sharon Ritchey
3/2/2015 07:51:59 am
Kayli, you do not know me but my 14 year old son was diagnosed with cancer last Feb. and is now in remission. He too is being treated at Akron Children's. I just want to tell you that you are absolutely amazing. The love you have for God and others is simply spectacular. You have wisdom that most people will never have in their life but you have gathered in your short life. I wish you peace and joy. Thank you for sharing your message with me today. I am a better person because of it!
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Barb Linsalata
3/2/2015 08:31:55 am
Hi again Kayli!
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Brenda Wengerd
3/2/2015 09:18:49 am
Kayli your courage and strength are inspiring! What a challenge for each of us to live as if we are dying...taking advantage of every moment and opportunity God gives us to advance His kingdom. Thank you for sharing your heart!
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Hannah, Rita, and Tom
3/2/2015 10:42:09 am
I absolutely loved your video. Everything you said in it was completely true. I love that even though you're going through something as terrible as cancer you still have a positive outlook on life. You are very pretty and inspiring. Keep on fighting.
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Shawn Brigham
3/2/2015 10:42:48 am
Kayla, Your life is a gift in so many ways! Every time I talk to your parents their very being is to give of themselves freely. Whether it be hug, word of encouragement, listening ear, wisdom...the list could go on. Here you are facing challenges that most of us may never fully understand, all you want to take more friends, family and people with you to heaven. I glad you don't pack light! I don't necessarily like funerals either. I like to celebrate a life well lived and abiding love shared. God Bless Kayli <3
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Liz Steiner
3/2/2015 11:14:18 am
Love you I can't wait to be in eternity with you Kayli. Thank you for this.
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Janet Inman
3/2/2015 12:51:10 pm
Kayli,
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3/4/2015 07:30:31 pm
Kayli, we met one time and I had the opportunity to go to your graduation party and observe what a high achiever you are. You are on a mission and following God's command to be Bold He will surely honour this action. Reaching out to the lost could not be a higher goal for our Lord.
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Tony Kubrak
3/5/2015 11:41:10 am
Thank you Kayli, you are an inspiration to me and many others. God Bless and Keep you!
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Jenny Curtis
4/13/2015 04:01:15 pm
Kayli,
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Jacquie Adams
4/21/2015 03:07:28 pm
Sweet Kayli, thank you so much for caring so much to share this message. I appreciate your honesty and transparency about your struggles, both medically and emotionally, and your decision to make every day count and to live like you're dying; because, truth be told, we are ALL dying, as you so eloquently pointed out. This is a very timely message--all truth. I'm pretty sure my son who died in an accident at age 13 had no idea that he would not be here to celebrate the birthday that was less than a month off. But I am proud to say, he did live every day to its fullest, carrying out every activity with passion, intensity, and to the best of his ability. It made us all stop and ponder about those things that are important in life--the eternal things. Our son left many unfinished projects, but one thing he took care of was to give his heart and life over to the Lord. He soaked up the Scriptures, took them to heart, and stood boldly for the Lord (just like you), and so he was ready to meet Him. Thanks for the reminder that the only things you can take with you Heaven are the people with whom you've shared Jesus. I have a feeling that one day in Heaven, you will be surrounded by a crowd of people you have touched! Keep up the good fight! Much love and prayers!
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